Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: For the Chicken Bites:; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish); For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:; 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup chicken broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Extra garlic butter optional, for drizzling

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe combines the perfect mix of tender chicken bites coated in garlic butter and a creamy Parmesan pasta that’s rich, savory, and oh-so-delicious. This comforting meal will surely become a weeknight favorite, offering a creamy, garlicky combination that’s hard to resist.

Updated at: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:35:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories946.2 kcal (47%)

Total Fat59.9 g (86%)

Carbs52.2 g (20%)

Sugars2.1 g (2%)

Protein49 g (98%)

Sodium971.6 mg (49%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Chicken Bites

For the

1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoonsolive oil

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter

4cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoonitalian seasoning

12 ozfettuccine

or pasta of your choice

2 tablespoonsbutter

2cloves garlic

minced

1 cupheavy cream

1 cupgrated parmesan cheese

½ cupchicken broth

optional, for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1

Cook fettuccine pasta in salted water, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan. Simmer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Toss pasta in sauce, then add garlic butter chicken. Stir to combine and warm through.

Step 5

Serve with parsley and a drizzle of extra garlic butter if desired.